Postural Dysfunction (2)

Question 1

What are the consequences of impaired stability?

Answer 1

Loss of functional independence

Reduced participation

Reduced confidence

Increased fall risk

Question 2

What are problems in the motor system that occur with impaired stability?

Answer 2

Alignment

Postural sway

Functional stability limits

Steady state balance in sitting

Question 3

What are some impaired change in support strategies with impaired posture?

Answer 3

Lack of anticipatory lateral weight shift

Delayed onset

Takes multiple steps to recover

Question 4

What is a test used to test anticipatory postural adjustments?

Answer 4

BESTest

Question 5

What is the modified CTSIB testing?

Answer 5

Balance in 4 conditions (uses vison, vestibular, and somatosensory systems)

Question 6

How should you always start a balance intervention?

Answer 6

Make sure they have the necessary flexibility and ROM to achieve normal balance posture

Question 7

What systems can contribute to balance problems?

Answer 7

Motor, sensory, and cognitive